Monday, October 10, 2011

So Sad

Me and my family have been left devastated by the death of our beautiful dog, Wellington Boots, who we have shared our lives with for the last 16 years.

He didn't have the best start in life and came to us through Whitehouse Kennels as a stray. He was between the ages of 18 month to 2 years when he arrived, so had a long and hopefully happy life. He didn't come without problems, he liked to chase bicycles, hated men with hats on and liked to try and follow people pushing pushchairs. He also terrorised his fair share of post people in the early years.

But we soon came to adore him, with his ticklish feet and liking for chasing bunny rabbits in his sleep. He loved to sit under the dinner table as the children sneaked him food. He liked to raid the freezer, one memorable bonfire night, he managed to open the freezer, pull the draw out and eat all the icecream without even making a mark on it. He would round up the children and little white dogs, when we went for a walks, and hated getting his feet wet, but became water powered when we bathed him.

He liked to know where everyone was and was constantly checking round the house to see where we all were. He was part of the family, our best friend and companion.

The last couple of days we had with him were very sad, but he died surrounded by people who loved him in his own bed, so for that we are grateful.

Janet - this is so devastating - he reminds me of my old dog Leo who was a rescue dog and was around all while the kids were growing up. Believe me, it is like losing one of the family. Thinking of you xxx

Awww! That's a lovely way to sum up a beautiful friend. And also familiar to me and the dog I grew up with. It is such a loss but you'll have the memories of sharing your life with a one of a kind companion.

Goodness I am really sorry to hear of your loss. By the sounds of it he has had a grand lifetime spent with your family and although very sad at the moment fond memories of him will get you through. I have 3 dogs, 2 of which are 14, and I am noticing the signs of oldness in them, which is to be expected but gut renching all the same. Thinking of you. Sue x ( I have been following your blog for a while now)

I am so sorry to hear that Welly is gone. It is so true that the unconditional love of animals is what makes it that much more difficult when they leave us...they actually DO leave footprints on our hearts. Take comfort in knowing that he lived a good long and happy life, and also that he's now crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and is probably playing and frolicking with our little white dogs Cissie, Sushi and Peaches. <3 CJ

So sad. We become so attached to our pets. They are not just animals, they are part of the family and make us feel complete. I did have to giggle at the icecream bit he sounded like he was a fun, playful and loving friend. Sending hugs xxx

Ps. And now it makes sense to me where you got the name Wellydog from xxx

I'm reading this at work, and it made me cry. I am so sorry to hear about Wellington Boots. I can remember how devastated I was when or family pet Sweep, a black lab cross died when I was in my twenties.He lived until he was 18, and the loss was horrific. We have a 5 year old yellow lab now called Majic, and I treasure every day with him. I really don't want to think about a time when he isn't here. Sending you huge hugs and love. At least he was with you all at the end, and you gave him a much happier life than he might otherwise have had :)Take careMarie xxx